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Gezondheid en Ziekte - Auto-immuunziekten

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met auto-immuunziekten zoals "sarcoïdose", "coeliakie" en "aplastische anemie".

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Graves' disease
Graves' disease
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an autoimmune disorder that leads to an overactive thyroid, resulting in various symptoms such as weight loss, anxiety, and rapid heartbeat

ziekte van Graves, ziekte van Basedow

ziekte van Graves, ziekte van Basedow

Ex: Mary experienced weight loss and anxiety due to Graves' disease, a thyroid disorder. 
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lichen planus
lichen planus
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a skin condition characterized by itchy, flat-topped, and purplish skin lesions that can affect various parts of the body

lichen planus, vlak korstmos

lichen planus, vlak korstmos

Ex: Jane visited the dermatologist to address the itchy skin lesions caused by lichen planus. 
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Addison's disease
Addison's disease
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a rare disorder where the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones

ziekte van Addison, chronische bijnierinsufficiëntie

ziekte van Addison, chronische bijnierinsufficiëntie

Ex: Mark's chronic fatigue and weight loss were attributed to Addison's disease. 
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Sjogren's syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an autoimmune disorder causing dryness of the eyes, mouth, and other mucous membranes, along with other symptoms like joint pain and fatigue

syndroom van Sjögren, ziekte van Sjögren

syndroom van Sjögren, ziekte van Sjögren

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aplastic anemia
aplastic anemia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a rare blood disorder where the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells

aplastische anemie, beenmergfalen

aplastische anemie, beenmergfalen

Ex: Sarah's persistent fatigue and frequent infections raised concerns about aplastic anaemia. 
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pernicious anemia
pernicious anemia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of anaemia caused by the inability of the stomach to absorb enough vitamin B12

pernicieuze anemie, anemie van Biermer

pernicieuze anemie, anemie van Biermer

Ex: Emma's persistent fatigue and pale skin were indicative of pernicious anaemia. 
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Lyme disease
Lyme disease
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an infectious illness caused by the bite of a tick infected with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi

ziekte van Lyme, Lyme-borreliose

ziekte van Lyme, Lyme-borreliose

Ex: Mark developed flu-like symptoms and a circular rash after a tick bite, prompting concern for Lyme disease. 
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sarcoidosis
sarcoidosis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a health condition where small clumps of cells can form in different parts of the body, causing problems in organs like the lungs and lymph nodes

sarcoïdose, ziekte van Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann

sarcoïdose, ziekte van Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann

Ex: Lisa had breathing issues because of sarcoidosis, where small clumps of cells affected her lungs. 
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multiple sclerosis
multiple sclerosis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a chronic progressive disease that primarily affects the central nervous system and is capable of causing problems with vision, balance, and speech

multiple sclerose

multiple sclerose

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Meniere's disease
Meniere's disease
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a disorder of the inner ear that can cause episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, ringing in the ears, and a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear

ziekte van Ménière

ziekte van Ménière

Ex: John experienced sudden dizziness and ringing in his ears, leading to a diagnosis of Meniere's disease affecting his inner ear. 
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Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an illness that mainly affects children and causes fever, redness and swelling of the hands and feet, rash, and sometimes damage to the heart's blood vessels

de ziekte van Kawasaki, het syndroom van Kawasaki

de ziekte van Kawasaki, het syndroom van Kawasaki

Ex: Tim had a high fever and redness on his hands and feet, and the doctor suspected Kawasaki disease. 
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Guillain-Barre syndrome
Guillain-Barre syndrome
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a rare condition where the body's immune system attacks its nerves, leading to weakness and tingling

syndroom van Guillain-Barré

syndroom van Guillain-Barré

Ex: After a viral infection, Mark developed weakness and numbness, and the doctor diagnosed him with Guillain-Barré syndrome. 
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Hashimoto's disease
Hashimoto's disease
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to hypothyroidism

de ziekte van Hashimoto, Hashimoto-thyreoïditis

de ziekte van Hashimoto, Hashimoto-thyreoïditis

Ex: Lisa's fatigue and weight gain were signs of Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune problem affecting her thyroid. 
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celiac disease
celiac disease
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a long-term autoimmune disorder that can damage one's small intestine and is triggered when one eats gluten

coeliakie, glutenintolerantie

coeliakie, glutenintolerantie

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rheumatoid arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the joints

reumatoïde artritis

reumatoïde artritis

Ex: My grandmother was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and often experiences joint pain and stiffness. 
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